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What to do in Kent - Planning

Whatever you want from the visit, the Garden of England is packed with exciting attractions for everyone.

Taste the spray from the sea. Stroke wild ponies. Smell apple blossom. Take a pint of local ale with pastoral views. Rediscover you. Within hours you can, in Kent.

There aren’t many other places where London is so conveniently near, and yet feels so far away. Kent provides everything from very modern art exhibitions to very old heritage places. From romantic, short weekend breaks to entertainment-filled family trips. From relaxed, luxury spa breaks to fantastic cliff-top hikes. You're not going to be stuck for things to do in this great county. With its very fast links to London, Brussels and Paris, some people go right through Kent without thinking about it. But those who know about it appreciate that there are a thousand reasons to slow down and investigate.

In this county, the list of possibilities goes on, so we’ve brought them together into a few classic themes. Start your discoveries by going on the tabs at the top.

The diversity of Kent's sights, landmarks and activities is amazing - be enthused by our Things to Do pages. Or go to the Top Places to Visit in Kent for many more ideas.

Kent aims to be accessible to everyone and gives a wide range of facilities to welcome visitors with impaired mobility, disabilities and poor hearing or eyesight.